Pounding The Rock Jan 16, 2019
Open Thread: The Spurs hiccup could be less about DeMar DeRozan
What Rudy Gay’s probability in Dallas does to the starting line-up The Spurs starting line-ups have been very telling of the injury situation in San Antonio this season. For starters, there is no Dejounte Murray. It’s been so long since we’ve seen him play that I now have to remind myself that he is in fact still on the roster. At the top of games on Fox Sports Southwest, Bill Land no longer even mentions it during the Methodist Healthcare injury report. He’s still there in the graphic, but unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re already in the know. So now you have Bryn...
Pounding The Rock Jan 10, 2019
The Spurs hit their first 14 three-pointers against the Thunder
The Spurs are red-hot tonight! Led by a red-hot Marco Belinelli, the Spurs hit their first 14 threes of the game, including going 10-10 in the first half, an NBA-best for any half over the last 20 years. It was the most threes the Spurs had opened a game hitting since they hit their first 11 against the Kings in 2002. Belinelli hit 5-5, including three straight off steals in a 90-second span late in the first quarter, along with two from Patty Mills, three from Davis Bertans. Squad went 10/10 from DEEP in the first half. #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/MEgnOct412— San Antonio Spurs...
Pounding The Rock Jan 5, 2019
Apparently good offenses CAN be built around the mid-range
Who needs Kawhi and threes when you have The System? Not too long ago, there was a growing concern that the current iteration of the Spurs weren’t going to be good enough for. . .anything. After a blockbuster summer trade sent their two best defenders (one also being their MVP on offense) to Toronto, the Spurs initially struggled. The defense was horrible, especially after Dejounte Murray was lost for the season to a torn ACL, and the offense leaned too heavily on DeMar DeRozan, LaMarcus Aldridge, and at times Rudy Gay to produce. A brutal November schedule with little room for...
Pounding The Rock Jan 4, 2019
Open Thread: Spurs beat Toronto Raptors and Pop takes #4 on the countdown
A high-energy homecoming is the way to start 2019. I’m not going to lie, although I liked using a picture of Danny Green in his NBA Championship #4, I really wanted to use a picture of Derrick White. Don’t get me wrong, Danny is great. A true Spur and an integral piece in the Spurs successes. Had the Spurs won the 2013 NBA Finals, Danny Green would have most definitely been named the MVP. But that was then, and this is now. Currently, I find White to be the most exciting player on the Spurs. His style and flair paired with this unassuming personality makes me think he, Dejounte Murray,...
ClutchPoints Jan 3, 2019
Video: Kawhi Leonard, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich embrace after game
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich and Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard shared a nice embrace after Thursday night’s game between the two teams at AT&T Center. Much was made of Leonard’s return trip to San Antonio, and it was the Spurs that ran away with a convincing 125-107 victory to move to 22-17 […] The post Video: Kawhi Leonard, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich embrace after game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Pounding The Rock Jan 1, 2019
Lonnie Walker scores 15 in Austin Spurs win over Sioux Falls Skyforce
The Spurs rookie is continuing to develop while waiting for his time to shine in SA. Nearly a week after almost-but-not-quite making his NBA debut with the San Antonio Spurs, Lonnie Walker IV is back in Austin, continuing to develop with the Spurs’ G-League affiliate. In their final game of 2018, he contributed 15 points and 6 rebounds to their 111-105 victory over the Sioux Falls Skyforce, including a transition three. Chimezie Metu also contributed 11 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, and two-way player Ben Moore had a 15-point, 14-rebound double-double. You can watched the entire...
Pounding The Rock Dec 31, 2018
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Boston Celtics
The Spurs look to celebrate the New Year early. The San Antonio Spurs hope to continue their good momentum against the Boston Celtics. The tough back-to-back road trip resulted in a loss and a win, and the Silver and Black want to end the year continuing that positive trend and ring in New Year’s Eve with a win. December 31, 2018 | 6:00 CT Watch: KENS & NBATV| Listen: WOAI Spurs (20-17) vs. Celtics (21-14) Spurs Injuries: Dejounte Murray (knee) Celtics Injuries: Aron Baynes (hand), Robert Williams (groin/knee) Consistent Inconsistency The Celtics have been struggling to find...
Pounding The Rock Dec 29, 2018
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Clippers
The Spurs are looking for their first win on a SEGABABA tonight against the Clippers. Ah, the SEGABABA! A staple PtR term, one that has found its way into the tweets and musings of other basketball writers. The Spurs have yet to win one of these yet this year, with an 0-6 record that includes 5 losses on the road. Now, they’ll look to grab their first SEGABABA win of the season after making the trip from Denver to Los Angeles. Watch: FSSW| Listen: WOAI San Antonio Spurs (19-17) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (20-14) Injury report San Antonio Spurs: Dejounte Murray (torn right ACL), Pau Gasol...
Pounding The Rock Dec 28, 2018
San Antonio at Denver, Final Score: Bad FT shooting stifles Spurs rally in 102-99 loss to Nuggets
An unusually bad night at the line kills Spurs rally in Denver. After a sluggish first half in the Mile High City, the San Antonio Spurs made a mad rally back into the game thanks to a strong defensive effort in the second half led by Derrick White, but they could never quite get back over the hump largely thanks to some horrendous free throw shooting in a 102-99 loss to the Denver Nuggets. LaMarcus Aldridge led the Spurs with 24 points, while White scored 10 points along with 6 rebounds, 6 steals and 3 assists in front of his home town. Jamal Murray scored 31 for points, followed by 21...
Pounding The Rock Dec 24, 2018
Open Thread: Spurs Mural Tour- Rudy’s Seafood
Part 2- The Active Spurs As mentioned yesterday, there are so many murals at Rudy Seafood on Flores St., my daughter and I had to break it down into two parts. The first player who she acknowledged by name was Patty Mills. It warmed my heart. She has since added DeMar DeRozan to her repertoire. Lucky for fans, #10 is a current addition painted over a player who is not longer on the team. And for new fans of the Spurs, you may be missing Dejounte Murray. But hopefully not for long. The Spurs defensive stalwart will hopefully return next summer to fill the...
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Dec 21, 2018
Spurs make season-high 18 3-pointers, rout Wolves 124-98
Bryn Forbes scored 22 points and the San Antonio Spurs set a season-high with 18 3-pointers in a 124-98 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.
